It is pretty
much this simple. This is not a generalization. Islam literally means “submit.”
Jihad was Muhammad’s greatest invention for the propagation of Islamic
philosophy. Islam is based upon complete submission to the laws of Islam in
every area of life, private and public. This is Sharia Law. Sharia Law is
essentially the example of Muhammad, made into law. Islam also teaches that
those who are not currently Muslims must be brought into submission as well.
While this sometimes occurs through conversion, it more often takes place
through acts of violence. This violence is most often jihad.
Islam’s
definition of jihad is, “…to war against on-Muslims, and is etymologically
derived from the word Mujahada, signifying warfare to establish the religion.”
(Reliance of the Traveler, pg. 599). Jihad is obligatory for all Muslims. (et
al pg. 600-602). Jihad simply emulates the way of Muhammad who said, “I have
been commanded to fight people until they testify that there is no god but
Allah, and perform the prayer, and pay zakat. If they say it, they have saved
their blood and possessions from me…” Jihad is also commanded in the Qur’an.
“Fighting is prescribed for you.” (Qur’an Surah 2:216) “Slay them wherever you
find them.” (Qur’an Surah 4.89) “Fight the idolaters (Kafir) utterly.” (Qur’an
Surah 9:36).
Jihad makes
up a large portion of the Islamic holy writings: Meccan Qur’an: 0%, Medina
Qur’an: 24%, Sira (Biography of Muhammad): 67%, Hadith (Traditions of
Muhammad): 21%, Overall: 31% of Islam’s holy writings is dedicated to jihad and
violence. According to its most central teachings, true Muslim people cannot
live in peace with their neighbors. It is quite plainly against their religion
in their very own sacred texts.
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